19 MAR 1955: University of San Francisco's Bill Russell (6) gets a ride off the court by fans after defeating La Salle 77-63 to win the NCAA National Basketball title in Kansas City, MO, Municipal Auditorium. Russell was named most outstanding player with 47 points scored.

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11 MAR 1960: Oscar Robertson (12) of Cincinnati and unidentified player from DePaul during the 1960 NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional Semifinal game in Manhattan, KS. Cincinnati defeated DePaul 99-59. Cincinnati lost to California in the National Semifinals 77-69 in San Francisco.

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25 MAR 1961: Ohio State's Jerry Lucas (11) and Cincinnati center Paul Hogue (22) during the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship held at Kansas City, MO. Cincinnati defeated Ohio State 70-65 in overtime for the title.

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22 MAR 1968: UCLA center Lew Alcindor "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar" (33) during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four semifinal game held in Los Angeles, CA, at the Sports Arena. Also pictured UCLA forward Mike Lynn (35), guard Allen Lucius (42), and Houston forward Elvin Hayes (44), forward/center Ken Spain (14) and guard Don Chaney (24). UCLA defeated Houston 101-69 to meet North Carolina in the championship game. Alcindor was named MVP for the tournament. Note: This image was used on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

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19 MAR 1970: Jacksonville's Artis Gilmore (53), Greg Nelson (55) and St. Bonaventure guard Paul Hoffman (20) during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four semifinal game held in College Park, MD, at the Cole Fieldhouse. Jacksonville defeated St. Bonaventure 91-83 to meet UCLA in the championship game.

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23 MAR 1974: David Thompson (44) of North Carolina State skies above Bill Walton (32) of UCLA during the Men's Final Four Championship held in Greensboro, NC at the Greensboro Coliseum. North Carolina State defeated UCLA 80-77 (2 ot) to advance to the championship game. Note: This image was used on the cover of Sports Illustrated

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26 MAR 1979: Michigan State guard Earvin "Magic" Johnson (33) dunks the ball despite Indiana State guard/forward defense by Bob Heaton (30) during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game in Salt Lake City, UT, at the Special Events Center. Johnson was named Most Outstanding Player (MVP) for the tournament. Michigan State defeated Indiana State 75-64 to win the national title. Note: This image was used on the cover of Sports Illustrated

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30 MAR 1981: Indiana guard Isiah Thomas (11) and North Carolina guard Jimmy Black (21) during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game held in Philadelphia, PA, at the Spectrum. Indiana defeated North Carolina 63-50 for the title. Isiah Thomas was named MVP for the tournament.

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2 APR 1983: Houston's Akeem Olajuwon (34) and Louisville's Rodney McCray (22) battle for the ball under the net during the NCAA National Basketball Semifinals in Albuquerque, New Mexico, University Arena. Olajuwon was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Houston defeated Louisville 80-68 in overtime.

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31 MAR 1984: Patrick Ewing (33) of Georgetown goes up for the dunk during the Final Four Men's Basketball Semifinal held in Seattle, WA at the Kingdome. Georgetown defeated Kentucky 53-40 to advance to the championship game.

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30 MAR 1998: Utah guard Andre Miller (24) tips the ball into the basket as center Jamaal Magloire (42) tries to block during the NCAA Final Four Championship game held in the San Antonio Texas Aladome. Kentucky defeated Utah 78-69 for the championship title.

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02 APR 2001: The game's MVP Michael Dunleavy of Duke makes his third straight three pointer in the second half against Arizona during the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four Championship game held in Minneapolis, MN at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Duke defeated Arizona 82-72 for the championship.

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20 MAR 1965: UCLA's Gail Goodrich (center) and teammates run on to the court after defeating Michigan 91-80 in Portland, OR at the Memorial Coliseum to win the NCAA Men's Final Four Basketball National Championships.

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22 MAR 1969: Lew Alcindor (33) of UCLA celebrates with the net after winning the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship for the third year in a row. The Final Four was held in Louisville, KY. at Freedom Hall. UCLA defeated Purdue 92-72 for the title.

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25 MAR 1972: UCLA guard Bill Walton (32) during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game held in Los Angeles, CA at the Sports Arena. UCLA defeated Florida State 81-76 for the title.

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26 MAR 1979: Michigan State guard Earvin "Magic" Johnson (33) cuts down the net after winning the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game in Salt Lake City, UT, at the Special Events Center. Johnson was named Most Outstanding Player (MVP) for the tournament. Michigan State defeated Indiana State 75-64 to win the national title.

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24 MAR 1980: Louisville's Darrell Griffith (35) is paraded around the court on the shoulder of his team mates after winning NCAA National Basketball Championship game in Indianapolis, IN, Market Square Arena. Griffith was name Most Outstanding Player for the tournament with 57 points. Louisville defeated UCLA 59-54 to win the Championship.

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29 MAR 1982: North Carolina coach Dean Smith gets a hug from center Sam Perkins (41) with MVP James Worthy santding near by after winning the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game against Georgetown held in New Orleans, LA, at the Louisiana Superdome. North Carolina defeated Georgetown 63-62 for the championship.

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04 APR 1983: North Carolina State center Cozell McQueen (45) celebrates victory during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship held in Albuquerque, NM, at the University Arena. North Carolina State defeated Houston 54-52 to win the title.

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02 APR 1984: Bill Russel (L) and Georgetown coach John Thompson (R) after the NCAA Final Four basketball championship game held in Seattle, WA Kingdome. Georgetown defeated Houston 84-75 for the title.

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30 MAR 1987: Indiana celebrates the NCAA Final Four basketball championship L to R Magnus Pelkowski, Daryl Thomas, Steve Alford, in New Orleans, LA., Louisiana Superdome. Indiana defeated Syracuse 74-73 for the title.

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2 APR 1990: UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkinian gets a big hug from his players as the NCAA National Basketball Championship game against Duke nears the end at McNichols Arena in Denver, CO. UNLV defeated Duke 103-73 to win the championship title.

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29 MAR 1999: University of Connecticut celebrates at the final buzzer during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game held in St. Petersburg, FL, at Tropicana Field. UConn defeated Duke 77-74 for the championship.

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19 MAR 1966: Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game against Texas Western "UTEP" held in College Park, MD, at the Cole Fieldhouse. Texas Western defeated Kentucky 72-65 for the title.

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27 MAR 1971: In what he calls his favorite photo, UCLA coach John Wooden accepts congratulations and thanks from Sidney Wicks following the team's 68-62 victory over Villanova during the 1971 Final Four championship held in Houston, TX. Wicks was a starter on three Bruin championship teams.

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28 MAR 1977: Marquette coach Al McGuire during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game against North Carolina held in Atlanta, GA, at the Omni. Marquette defeated North Carolina 67-59 for the championship.

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30 MAR 1981: Indiana University coach Bobby Knight barks directions to his star guard Isiah Thomas (11) during the 1981 NCAA Final Four Championship game against North Carolina in Philadelphia, PA at the Spectrum. Indiana defeated North Carolina 63-50 for the title.

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02 APR 1984: Georgetown center Patrick Ewing (33) and Coach John Thompson during the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four semifinal game agianst Kentucky held in Seattle, WA, at the Kingdome. Georgetown defeated Kentucky 53-40 to meet Houston for the title. Ewing was named MVP for the tournament.

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Head coach Gary Williams of Maryland signals out his alignment to his players during the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championships held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. The Terapins of Maryland went on defeat the Indiana Hoosiers 64-52 for the championship title.

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19 MAR 1966: Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp (with basketball) and his players in the 1966 championship game watch as Texas Western (UTEP) receives the championship trophy. Kentucky lost 65-72 after Texas Western's Bobby Joe Hill had successive steals to turn the game around.

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26 MAR 1973: UCLA center Bill Walton (32) in action against Memphis State during the NCAA men's basketball Final Four held in St. Louis, MO. at the St. Louis Arena. UCLA defeated Memphis 87-66 for the title.

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29 MAR 1976: Indiana University's head coach Bob Knight with the winning basketball and Scott May (42) and Quinn Buckner (21) celebrate thier NCAA Final Four men's basketball championshp after defeating Michigan 86-68 in Philadelphia at the Spectrum.

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29 MAR 1982: North Carolina's rookie freshman Michael Jordan (23) sinks the shot to win the NCAA National Basketball Championship game in New Orleans, LA Superdome. Georgetown's Eric Smith (32) can only watch the ball hit its mark. North Carolina defeated Georgetown 63-62 to win the title.

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04 APR 1983: Dereck Whittenburg (25) of North Carolina State puts up a last second shot over Alvin Franklin (20) of Houston during the Men's Final Four Championship held in Albuquerque, NM at the University of New Mexico Pit. North Carolina State defeated Houston 54-52 for the national title. (this is the shot which was caught by Lorenzo Charles and put in at the buzzer for the win).

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05 APR 1993: University of Michigan head coach Steve Fisher talks with forward Chris Webber (4) after he called a time out when Michigan was out of time outs which caused a technical and lost the game during the NCAA men's Final Four basketball championship held in New Orleans, LA at the Superdome. North Carolina defeated Michigan 77-71 for the title.

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19 MAR 1966: Texas Western's(UTEP's) Willie Worsley cuts down the net while sitting on the head of teammate Nevil Shedd after winning the NCAA Final Four Men's Championship game held in College Park, MD. at the Cole Fieldhouse. Texas Western (UTEP) defeated Kentucky 72-65 to win the championship.

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1969: UCLA player Lew Alcindor cuts down the net after winning the NCAA Final Four Men's Championship game in Louisville, KY. UCLA defeated Purdue, 92-72 to win the championship.

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26 MAR 1979: Michigan State guard Earvin "Magic" Johnson (33) cuts down the net after winning the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game in Salt Lake City, UT, at the Special Events Center. Johnson was named Most Outstanding Player (MVP) for the tournament. Michigan State defeated Indiana State 75-64 to win the national title.

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30 MAR 1981: Indiana's Isaiah Thomas (11) has the honor of cutting down the net after leading the Hoosiers to victory over North Carolina during the NCAA National Basketball Championship in Philadelphia's Spectrum. Indiana defeated North Carolina 63-50 and Thomas was named most outstanding player for the tournament.

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04 APR 1983: North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano cuts the net after North Carolina State defeated Houston 54-52 to win the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four title held in Albuquerque, NM, at the University of New Mexico Arena.

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6 APR 1992: Duke University forward Christian Laettner holds up the net after his team's 71-51 victory over the University of Michigan which earned Duke the NCAA National Basketball Championship title at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN.

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5 APR 1993: University of North Carolina head coach Dean Smith cuts the last loop of the net after his team defeated Michigan 77-71 earning North Carolina the championship title at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.

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Kentucky's coach Tubby Smith cuts down the nets after the Blue Devils defeated Utah in the 1998 NCAA Tournament Championship game.

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29 MAR 1999: University of Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun cuts the net after the Men's Basketball Division 1 Championship at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. Connecticut upset the number one ranked Blue Devils 77-74 for their first ever championship.

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19 MAR 1955: University of San Francisco's Bill Russell (6) gets a ride off the court by fans after defeating La Salle 77-63 to win the NCAA National Basketball title in Kansas City, MO, Municipal Auditorium. Russell was named most outstanding player with 47 points scored.

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11 MAR 1960: Oscar Robertson (12) of Cincinnati and unidentified player from DePaul during the 1960 NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional Semifinal game in Manhattan, KS. Cincinnati defeated DePaul 99-59. Cincinnati lost to California in the National Semifinals 77-69 in San Francisco.

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20 MAR 1965: Princeton's Bill Bradley (42) scored a record 58 points during the 1965 NCAA Men's Final Four Basketball consolation game held in Portland, OR at the Memorial Coliseum against Wichita State which Princeton won 118-82.

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22 MAR 1968: UCLA center Lew Alcindor "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar" (33) during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four semifinal game held in Los Angeles, CA, at the Sports Arena. Also pictured UCLA forward Mike Lynn (35), guard Allen Lucius (42), and Houston forward Elvin Hayes (44), forward/center Ken Spain (14) and guard Don Chaney (24). UCLA defeated Houston 101-69 to meet North Carolina in the championship game. Alcindor was named MVP for the tournament. Note: This image was used on the cover of Sports Illustrated

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19 MAR 1970: Jacksonville's Artis Gilmore (53), Greg Nelson (55) and St. Bonaventure guard Paul Hoffman (20) during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four semifinal game held in College Park, MD, at the Cole Fieldhouse. Jacksonville defeated St. Bonaventure 91-83 to meet UCLA in the championship game.

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26 MAR 1973: UCLA center Bill Walton (32) in action against Memphis State during the NCAA men's basketball Final Four held in St. Louis, MO. at the St. Louis Arena. UCLA defeated Memphis 87-66 for the title.

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26 MAR 1979: Indiana State forward/center Larry Bird (33) going to the basket against DePaul during the NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball National Championship Semifinal game held in Salt Lake City, UT. at the Special Events Center. Indiana State defeated DePaul 76-74 to meet Michigan State in the championship game.

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26 MAR 1979: Michigan State guard Earvin "Magic" Johnson (33) dunks the ball despite Indiana State guard/forward defense by Bob Heaton (30) during the NCAA Men's National Basketball Final Four championship game in Salt Lake City, UT, at the Special Events Center. Johnson was named Most Outstanding Player (MVP) for the tournament. Michigan State defeated Indiana State 75-64 to win the national title. Note: This image was used on the cover of Sports Illustrated

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1982: Michael Jordan (23) of North Carolina in action against Houston in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Final Four semi-final game in the Super Dome in New Orleans. UNC won this game and went on to win the championship against Georgetown.

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4 APR 1994: Duke University forward Grant Hill (33) dribbles down court during the NCAA National Basketball Championship against University of Arkansas at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC. Arkansas defeated Duke 76-72 to win the championship title.

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27 MAR 1999: University of Connecticut guard Richard Hamilton drives to the basket during the Men's Basketball Division 1 Semi Finals at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. Connecticut defeated Ohio State 64-58, to advance to the championship game.

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